Technical Project Manager

At ZeroAvia, we’re clean sky thinkers. For the world to achieve truly clean, guilt-free flight, we need a scalable solution; hydrogen-electric powertrains. As a leader in zero-emission aviation, we’re designing and commercializing hydrogen-powered solutions that will positively impact the future of aviation, global connectivity, and the world. 

Engineering designs our next-generation hydrogen electric engines. Working across Hydrogen, Propulsion and Integration divisions, they solve technical problems and help decarbonize aviation by finding solutions for electric propulsion, hydrogen storage, fuel cell technology, power distribution, thermal management and more. 

ZeroAvia is seeking a Program Manager to join its team in Kemble, UK with responsibility for managing the delivery of powertrain and hydrogen projects. ZeroAvia’s aim is to design and commercialize hydrogen-powered aviation solutions to address sub-regional and short-haul commercial flights up to 500 miles. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a range of hydrogen-electric powertrain certification projects including full engine system test programs and aircraft integration certification.  

ZeroAvia is at the forefront of a new clean aviation ecosystem, and the successful candidate will be joining a world-class team that is passionate about designing and delivering solutions that are not just carbon-emission free but also cost-effective. 

• Lead and drive project teams to deliver project objectives, managing internal and external stakeholders, and suppliers. 

• Defining project schedules, identifying and solving risks and issues proactively and prioritizing project resources 

• Solving problems, eliminating waste and maximizing the impact of the team’s work through smart planning and execution 

• Setting the project cadence, including team standups, tasking and tracking, retrospectives and communications 

• Ensuring core project management processes are implemented, including budget control, cost analysis, risk management, and change controls. 

• Working with senior management to develop our strategy and develop the team 

• Fostering a collaborative working environment with cross-functional teams, including engineering, testing teams, supply chain, and customer support teams according to ZeroAvia’s core principles. 

• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and develop pre-emptive strategies to maintain product market leadership. 

• Work closely with management teams to define business objectives and ensure that projects support long-term strategic planning 

Requirements 

• Strong technical background, able to grasp and comprehend engineering issues and fundamentals of new systems, and use this knowledge to make project decisions 

• Delivery of aerospace complex systems through to certification, demonstrating knowledge of the certification progress 

• Solid experience leading cross-functional teams in a complex engineering environment. 

• Proficient with project planning/management tools, such as MSP and JIRA. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, use analytics and data, and find value through drilling into technical and programmatic issues 

• Demonstrated ability to prioritise effort, identify the 80:20 in tasks and multitask 

Availability for occasional domestic and international travel.  Our solution-focused culture champions fast decision-making and empowers our people. We value results and efficiency and prioritize achieving our mission in the most effective and innovative way possible. We collaborate as a unified team to create solutions and solve problems, so we want people who share our principles to join us. If you’re eager to take radical ownership and are unafraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo, then we want you to be part of our Clean Sky Thinking. 

Diversity and inclusion 

As an emergent company shaping the aviation industry, we know that diversity fuels success and unlocks potential. We embrace being an equal-opportunity employer and actively seek individuals from diverse backgrounds. We value the multitude of skills, perspectives, and mindsets everyone can bring to the table. These experiences ignite creativity, originality, and growth. We proudly reject discrimination in all forms, including that based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status